Heston made his first relief appearance Thursday, tossing a clean inning and picking up the win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Heston was a fantasy revelation last season but is starting the year in long relief. He has more fantasy appeal as a starter than the two veterans in front of him - Jake Peavy and Matt Cain - but will need a spot to open up in the rotation for him to be worth consideration. Given the inconsistency and injury history of the aforementioned starters, there is a decent chance Heston finds a spot in the rotation at some point this season.